The inquest into the death of a nurse who took a prank call about the Duchess of Cambridge from two Australian DJs has been moved to September.

Jacintha Saldanha was found dead in nurses' quarters three days after she answered the call at central London's King Edward VII's Hospital, where Kate was being treated for severe morning sickness last year.

Ms Saldanha, a mother of two from Bristol, answered the phone and put the pair through to a colleague who went on to give details of the Duchess's condition. Her death sparked a worldwide backlash against 2Day FM DJs Michael Christian and Mel Greig, who made the call.

Ms Saldanha's inquest was due to take place in London this week, but a spokeswoman from Westminster Coroner's Court confirmed it has been adjourned until September 12 and 13.

The news comes as it was confirmed that Ms Greig will give evidence at the inquest, as her lawyers said that she was "determined to address any questions surrounding her role in these tragic events as part of the inquest".

A spokesman for lawyers Slater & Gordon said Ms Greig had applied for and been granted permission to appear at the inquest, but it is not yet known whether she will attend in person or give evidence via videolink.

The statement said: "Ms Saldanha's suicide was a devastating tragedy and Ms Greig's thoughts have been with the family ever since. Ms Greig fully understands their need for answers, which is why she has taken this step to appear as an individual at the inquest."

Last month, Coroner Fiona Wilcox granted anonymity for a duty nurse who may have been one of the last people to have spoken with Ms Saldanha on the night of the call.

The inquest is set to hear from nursing and security staff plus police who can give details about the scene of the death.

Last month, after a pre-inquest hearing, MP Keith Vaz spoke on behalf of Ms Saldanha's widower, Benedict Barboza, teenage daughter Lisha and son Junal, saying: "They will never, ever come to terms with the death of Jacintha who they loved so much, but they hope this process will begin the healing process."